View Single Post
Old November 18, 2012, 10:47 AM   #11
tobnpr
Senior Member
 
Join Date: August 1, 2010
Location: Tampa Bay
Posts: 4,556
There is such a huge selection of aftermarket stocks available for the 700 action that it's impossible to make a specific recommendation, many will fit the bill for what you're seeking.

Some points to consider:
  • Composite is better than wood for a hunting application where the rifle is likely to get wet...
  • If you're not going to bed the action- and preferably install pillars as well- consider the expense of having a smith dio it, versus purchasing a stock with an integrated aluminum bedding block/pillars.
  • Lighter is always better for toting around, but is not as effective at reducing felt recoil. We have a Choate, and while it's a great target stock, it's a heavy sucker and I wouldn't select it for a hunting rifle.
  • The "higher" end stocks like McMillan and Manners will not necessarily make your rifle any more accurate than a B&C or HS Precision. But, they may be more "durable", so consider how much the stock is likely to get beat up as part of your deicsion.
tobnpr is offline  
 
Page generated in 0.02486 seconds with 8 queries